Cox, LIN Media announce programming agreement

In television, some of the best drama takes place at the end an episode when the crisis of the week is averted at the last minute.

DUSTY RICKETTS / Daily News

In television, some of the best drama takes place at the end an episode when the crisis of the week is averted at the last minute.

The same happens in business from time to time.

Cox Communications announced Friday afternoon that it has reached an agreement with LIN Media to continue to carry LIN-owned television stations as part of its cable television subscriptions. The announcement was made just 15 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline when WALA and WFNA — the local FOX and CW affiliates, respectively — were scheduled to be pulled from Cox’s service.

“Programming will remain on the Cox lineup in all impacted markets with no interruption in service to Cox customers,” Cox representatives wrote in a statement. “We appreciate our customers’ patience and support as we sought to reach an agreement.

The terms of the deal were not made public.

LIN Media also released a statement announcing the deal and thanking its viewers for supporting local television.

“We are pleased to inform you that we reached a deal with Cox Communications and you will not lose access to your local TV stations. We appreciate your support throughout these negotiations. This fair resolution ensures that we can continue to provide top quality news, sports, entertainment and other local programming that is most important to you.”

Contact Daily News Business Editor Dusty Ricketts at 850-315-4448 or dricketts@nwfdailynews.com. Follow him on Twitter @DustyRnwfdn.

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